Pay & Benefits
OPM Awards $416M Contract for Protection Services to Hack Victims
The millions of federal employees and contractors using those services will see no disruption.
Management
Lawmakers Say They Have an Agreement to Avoid Another Shutdown
Negotiators say they have worked out disagreements on border spending, but they still have to win over Trump.
Management
White House Says Shutdown Still 'On the Table' as Congressional Negotiations Stall
Earlier progress appears halted with just days until funding expires.
Management
The Trump Administration Ignored Warnings From Career Officials About Family Separation Policy
Career employees were repeatedly told by leadership not to plan for handling separated children prior to the policy's official announcement.
Oversight
Republicans Blast Democrats' Effort to Boost Ethics in Government
Ethics experts says reforms are needed before the "public's trust in government is shattered beyond repair."
Management
Trump Calls for Unity but Highlights Divisions That Sparked Shutdown
In his state of the union address, the president praised the work of some federal employees, criticized others for misbehavior.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Agencies Can Fire Employees for Accidentally Using Marijuana, Federal Court Rules
Court sets new precedent in saying employee was rightfully fired, even if he didn't realize he was eating a pot brownie.
Management
Dozens of Shutdown-Impacted Workers Will Accompany Lawmakers to State of the Union
Members bring guests to highlight those who went without pay for 35 days.
Management
Congress, White House Remain Sharply Divided Two Weeks From Another Shutdown
Trump suggests there could be another approach to avoiding another closing of agencies.
Oversight
ICE Regularly Covers Up 'Deficient Conditions' by Giving Waivers to Its Detention Contractors
ICE found 14,000 violations at its contracted detention facilities, but issued financial punishments in just two cases.
Pay & Benefits
40K Feds Received Unemployment During the Shutdown. Now They Have to Pay It Back.
States are giving employees extra time to repay the benefits to ensure there is not another shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
Democratic Plan to Give Feds Leave for Election Work Draws McConnell’s Ire
Senate majority leader also blasts making Election Day a national holiday, saying "bureaucrats" don’t need another vacation day.
Management
Trump Administration Issues Guidelines to 'Revolutionize' Private Sector Role in Veterans Health Care
Critics warn the plan could cause the cost of privatized care to skyrocket.
Management
NASA Employees Return to Flooded Space Center Post-Shutdown
Burst pipe spills water into lab, space hardware testing area and laser communications room.
Pay & Benefits
Despite Threats, Feds Who Called Out During Shutdown Unlikely to Face Discipline
But those who missed work are still at risk of not receiving back pay.
Pay & Benefits
Feds' Lost Spending Will Contribute to Shutdown's $3B in Permanent Economic Damage
The immediate hit to the economy is $11 billion in lost productivity, much of which will be recouped later this year, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Pay & Benefits
How the Trump Administration Is Handling Pay and Benefits for Shutdown-Impacted Feds
New guidance details what you need to know about retroactive paychecks, getting back to work and leave accrual.
Oversight
Short-Term Deal Ends Longest-Ever Shutdown
Congress quickly passes stopgap spending measure after Trump thanks "incredible federal workers."
Management
Employee Call Outs Force Ground Stop at Major U.S. Airport
Shutdown impact continues to spread as feds miss second paycheck.
Management